From the Mountaintop Archives: I wish you could have been in our living room tonight.

I wish you could have been in our living room tonight.

Then you’d know why I sat on the floor crying.

Elias pulled himself up on his Radio Flier and pushed it across the living room with awkwardly beautiful steps.

He may not have the balance, posture, or core muscle strength to stand by himself but he knows how to walk with assistance.

Elias walked across the living room as I sat on the floor watching.

Can I say it again?

Elias walked.

Can I stand on the roof and scream it to the neighborhood?

Can I publicize it in every paper? Paste it on every lamp post?

Elias walked.

I don’t care how uncoordinated his gait may be or that he fell to his knees

again and

again.

I don’t care that he still can’t stand.

Elias walks.

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That is WONDERFUL!!! I know you must be so proud and so excited. Congratulations Elias!!!

Posted by: Kris | June 13, 2006 at 03:33 AM

congradulations!!! we are all so proud of him with you! :) i am an attorney who used to represent special needs children (usually in the foster care system) and it is wonderful to read your story and see all of the support and love you give to little Elias. thank you for your story. :)

Posted by: aly | June 13, 2006 at 03:50 AM

We are all doing a big happy dance for you. Wow. What incredible, great, wonderful, stupendous news. Elias, you are one amazing little person! Christy, you are one amazing mom.

Posted by: amy | June 13, 2006 at 04:21 AM

Yay!!! Congratulations!

Posted by: Julie | June 13, 2006 at 04:25 AM

...and look at that wonderful smile.I can tell he shares in your excitement. Children are amazing, I often wonder what goes on in their head as they put all the things toghether that allows them to reach that next important step. Elias is no doubt saying "Hooray! I KNEW I could do it!" I cheer him on from here!

Posted by: jill | June 13, 2006 at 04:32 AM

Congrats Mom, Dad and Elias! What an accomplishment. He is truly a remarkable little boy!

Posted by: venus | June 13, 2006 at 07:20 AM

!!!!!!!!HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!
Way to go Elias, you are the definition of persistence.
I'm sure that you try and succeed as hard as you do because you know that you will always have your parents there to catch you. You are truly a miracle, may your soul keep shining through and your achievements continue to inspire us all. XXOO

Posted by: Deidre | June 13, 2006 at 07:35 AM

I'm giddy for you! Here's to the big beautiful milestones!!

Posted by: tracey | June 13, 2006 at 07:55 AM

I'm crying and covered in goosebumps! Yay...a million times, YAY!

Posted by: Zanna | June 13, 2006 at 09:29 AM

That is such fabulous news! I'm so happy for all of you. I love that look on his face, and I'm so glad your tears are for joy this time. Hooray!

Posted by: Janeen | June 13, 2006 at 10:20 AM

Yipee! That's wonderful news and I'm thrilled we get to see pictures too! He looks as proud as you sound. Way to go mom + dad!

Posted by: elizabeth | June 13, 2006 at 10:30 AM

How terrific!

Posted by: Mel | June 13, 2006 at 10:30 AM

Yay, Elias! That is wonderful, completely exciting news! And those happy pictures are the best.

Posted by: Melisa | June 13, 2006 at 10:37 AM

Just goes to show you, you don't need many words to totally move an audience. Wow - and congratulations!

Posted by: Nancy | June 13, 2006 at 11:00 AM

OH!!!!!! I am bawling here! You know I know just how you feel! Oh way to go Elias!!!

Posted by: Melissa Wiley | June 13, 2006 at 11:06 AM

You go, Elias! Congratulations to everyone involved in this beautiful milestone!!! And thanks so much for the pictures...it's great to see Elias in action!

Posted by: Alba | June 13, 2006 at 11:08 AM

Oh. My. God. How absolutely wonderful and exciting. Be proud, mama, that boy is a wonder on top of a miracle on top of a wonder.

Posted by: Tere | June 13, 2006 at 11:31 AM

What a beautiful post and great pictures. Hooray!

Posted by: Isabel | June 13, 2006 at 11:58 AM

Wonderful! He looks so beautiful with that radiant little face.

Posted by: Mary | June 13, 2006 at 01:42 PM

That is sooo awesome!! I am so happy seeing those pictures.. he is such a cutie!

Posted by: Tonya | June 13, 2006 at 01:50 PM

Oops! I just posted my comments to this entry on a different page. I said that Elias will be teaching us a thing or two on the soccer field in no time. Congratulations on this great accomplishment, Elias!

Posted by: Clare | June 13, 2006 at 02:18 PM